meet me at the loveless OOTD

some people may call us crazy, but waking up early for the loveless cafe on saturday morning is worth it! a nashville institution and must-go place for locals and visitors, it is one of our favorites places! worth the drive and every calorie in those yummy biscuits, we only go a few times a year. i always eat more than i need to but the biscuits from scratch and preserves (peach is my favorite) are worth it. serving tried and true southern favorites, the loveless is famous and worth the wait i promise! just a tip though: going bright and early on a saturday at eight AM will get you seated right away!

tory burch tunic, j. crew navy shorts, andre assous espadrilles, lilly pulitzer bangle, louis vuitton neverfull 

it was just the perfect day spent with my wonderful mom and dad! too bad phillip wouldn't get up early enough to join us! we also treated ourselves to iveycake of course! i was trying to practice self-control and be good, but when they tweeted that they had a seasonal special today, we couldn't resist! the blackberry lemon cupcake waiting on me for dessert is already calling my name! 

xoxo,

clp

sunday's lust list & reviews

just another sunday in the south... the title of a song from miranda lambert's newest cd (if you don't have it, go get it - you won't be sorry). i love my sundays in the south: leisurely breakfasts, morning runs and relaxing afternoons spent in the sun usually make up my sunday. its the best way to detox and get ready for the week ahead.

yesterday was just peachy too! as i already mentioned, i got a great workout at the new barre3 studio in the gulch, then my mama and daddy came to visit me for the afternoon! we did a little shopping as usual and hit up the nashville farmer's market for some local veggies! afterwards, we got drinks (club soda with lemon for me) at the pub nashville (great place to watch the world cup!) and then had an amazing dinner at saint anejo! i ended the night by watching some college world series baseball and finishing up a fabulous movie: scatter my ashes at bergdorf's!

• saint anejo: i love mexican food and this has been on my bucket list since it opened. it is a mexican cantina that specializes in non-traditional mexican dishes with latin influences. such a treat! i had the mushroom tacos with chipotle BBQ and they were so good! since i can make regular tacos at home, i prefer to order something i wouldn't normally make and these were a great choice! we also ordered the house made guacamole which did not disappoint (and i have high guacamole standards) and the house salsas were great as well! another bonus is that you can order raw veggie chips as a healthy alternative to regular chips! we all really enjoyed our meal and the open-air atmosphere! definitely a place to dine again downtown! 
• scatter my ashes at bergdorf's: if you love fashion and new york, this is a must-see for you! a documentary about the iconic manhattan store, it features interviews with those who work at bergdorf's to designers whose dreams have come true by having their collections sold at bergdorf's. not a boring documentary at all, it gives audiences a chance to peek into the inner workings of the most luxurious store on fifth avenue. i loved every minute of the movie and am now dying to go back to new york! if all goes as planned, maybe one day i will be able to be a bergdorf client! 

i have been shopping quite a bit lately, both online and in store. a few things have certainly caught my eye like always. designers are beginning to release their pre-fall collections and i am lusting over a few things! read on for my sunday lust list featuring both current and pre-fall collection pieces (mostly accessories this time, more clothing next)! 

LEONA short gold tube necklace

kate spade gramercy grand watch

louis vuitton love letters stackable rings

tory burch tammy tunic

tory burch adeline stackable rings

rebecca minkoff mini affair convertible cross body bag

quite the expensive lust list i know, but thats why its a lust list! i am really into accessories lately and stackable, statement rings are my favorite right now! one of the sets posted above may just have to be my next investment piece! today i am going to enjoy my sunday by signing off of here, going for a run and then an afternoon coffee with a friend from school at bongo java! have a wonderful sunday everyone! 

xoxo,

clp

p.s. check me out in yesterday's sale item of the day at LEONA: alexa dress

class and meeting OOTD

the world may have ended because i actually dressed nice today for class. meeting is formal tonight so instead of bringing a change of clothes to the house, i decided to go ahead and make myself up for class! my classmates won't know what hit them!

tory burch cashmere tunic, j. crew velvet dot pants, tory burch navy suede caroline flat, 

j. crew necklace, louis vuitton bandeau scarf (worn wrapped as bracelet)  

i apologize for the selfie-iphone picture. one of my goals is to really improve on my OOTD photos for the blog. it just proves to be a challenge when there is no one else home to take your picture! 

today was the first day in ages i haven't left the house in gloves and a scarf! i know it is too good to be true, but i love this burst of spring-like weather! i am hoping that it doesn't get quite as cold as it has been the past few weeks and that we see no more snow! 

this week isn't too terrible in terms of tests - just the normal homework assignments to be done. i am looking forward to the end of the week because i am going home for the weekend to see my mama and daddy! i am in much need of a break from knoxville and am missing my parents and home. so, here's to hoping this week goes by without any hiccups and that everyone has a good week! 

xoxo,

clp